Description
Discover the ultimate Meat Lovers Pizza Tortellini recipe that blends savory meats with cheesy tortellini for a mouthwatering dish. Perfect for pasta and pizza fans!
Ingredients
- 1 pound (450 g) cheese tortellini (fresh or froz en)
- 1/2 pound (225 g) Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cooked and crumbled beef bacon (about 6 strips)
- 1 cup (240 ml) beef pepperoni slices, halved
- 2 cup (480 ml) s marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded moz zarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) shredded Parmesan cheese
- Sliced black olives
- Diced green bell peppers
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Warm up your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish or a large casserole dish with grease.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the tortellini following the instructions on the package, then drain and keep aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the marinara or pizza sauce with the crumbled sausage, bacon, and half of the pepperoni slices, ensuring everything is well combined.
- Spread a thin layer of the sauce mixture across the base of the prepared baking dish.
- Place the cooked tortellini into the dish, then cover with the remaining sauce mixture, making sure the pasta is fully coated.
- Distribute the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the top. Arrange the remaining pepperoni slices on top to give it a pizza-like appearance.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil without sealing it tightly and bake for 20 minutes. Take off the foil and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- For garnish, add sliced black olives, diced green bell peppers, or chopped fresh basil or parsley if you like. Serve hot, possibly with a side of garlic bread or a simple salad.
Notes
- Cook the sausage completely and crumble for even mixing with sauce and ingredientsnDrain tortellini well to avoid excess moisture and ensure the dish isn’t soggynLet the dish rest post-baking for easier slicing and enhanced flavor melding
